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The cell block of this jail was originally included in the 1885 Martin County Courthouse, built the year after the organization of Martin County when Stanton was known as Marienfeld. When the courthouse was torn down following a 1908 bond election, the cells were retained as the nucleus of this rock jail building. Completed that same year, it included living quarters for the sheriff's family. It later served as a library and museum. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1982
Martin County Jail, Old is a historical marker in Stanton, Martin County, dedicated in 1982. It is one of 6 historical markers documented in Martin County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 9 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.1349, -101.7926 near Stanton. The nearest cataloged historic site is St. Joseph's Church, Site of (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Carmelite Monastery, Martin County Courthouse, and Marienfeld.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5317003762. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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